Derrick Rose

The Bulls announced the firing of coach Tom Thibodeau, a New Britain native, after five seasons. Thibodeau had a higher regular-season winning percentage than any coach in Bulls history other than Phil Jackson. Thibodeau's best player, the oft-injured Derrick Rose, played in roughly half the games. But playoff shortcomings and a hostile communication breakdown with the front office ultimately ended this marriage. Thibodeau will coach again. If he doesn't land in, say, Orlando or New Orleans next season he'll continue to be paid by the Bulls while awaiting the next round of openings. Andre Drummond-Raquel Smith is a match made in Twitter heaven. Smith, a West Bloomfield...

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